Popovers

Name: Popovers
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup all-purpose flour; 1/2 tsp salt; 1 cup milk; 2 eggs; 1 tbsp melted butter, plus more for greasing

6 servings10 min prep35 min cookEasy

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The Story Behind It

The Tale of Popovers

Story updated September 18, 2026

Popovers are an American adaptation of British Yorkshire pudding, developed in the 19th century using a similar egg-rich batter baked in individual cups rather than under roasting meat drippings, producing a hollow, popped-up shape distinct from its British ancestor.

Ingredients

Scale:· 6 servings

1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp salt
1 cup milk
2 eggs
1 tbsp melted butter, plus more for greasing

Instructions

1Preheat oven to 450°F and place a well-greased popover or muffin pan inside to heat.
2Whisk flour and salt, then whisk in milk, eggs, and melted butter until smooth.
3Carefully fill the hot pan cups halfway with batter.
4Bake 20 minutes at 450°F, then reduce to 350°F and bake 15 more minutes without opening the oven.
5Serve immediately while puffed.

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